Upset and Whup

Upset

Upset verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.

Whup and upset are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Whup" instead a verb "Upset".

Nearby Word: upsetting

Whup

Whup verb - To defeat by a large margin.
Usage example: in the summer box office sweepstakes, most of the Hollywood blockbusters got whupped by a small indie movie with no stars
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Synonyms for Whup

Upset and whup are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Upset" instead a verb "Whup".
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